Title:
Senior Accounting Manager
KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World.
KBR is a global leader in delivering technology-driven, mission-critical, and sustainable solutions that truly matter. For over a century, we have powered bold missions across defense, space, industry, and government through our two core business lines Mission Technology Solutions and Sustainable Technology Solutions. With nearly 38,000 talented people operating in more than 80 countries, we thrive on a culture built on safety, integrity, and teamwork. At KBR, we empower our people to solve the world’s toughest challenges and create lasting value for communities and the planet. We don’t just deliver results, we deliver game-changing solutions, innovative technology, deep domain expertise, and cutting-edge technologies.
KBR is seeking a highly skilled and results-driven Senior Accounting Manager to provide strategic financial oversight and lead key accounting and finance initiatives within our Mission Technology Solutions (MTS) segment. Reporting directly to the MTS Segment Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) with a matrix line to Business Operations Finance, you will play a critical role in driving value across the segment through disciplined financial management, operational excellence, and continuous process improvement. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in U.S. GAAP and U.S. government contracting, thrives in a globally matrixed environment, and demonstrates a proactive, ownership-driven approach to delivering results.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the custodian of the Business Unit (BU) financial statements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with U.S. GAAP and KBR accounting policies and procedures
- Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, coordinating across FP&A, Project Planning & Control (PP&C), and BU Controller teams to deliver timely and reliable results
- Oversee general ledger activities, account reconciliations, and journal entries, maintaining precise awareness of all balance sheet elements and ensuring proper period recognition, impairment assessments, and documentation
- Collaborate with FP&A and PP&C teams to review management reports, perform variance analyses, and align budgets and forecasts with accounting positions
- Manage BU receivables and payables in coordination with Business Operations Finance to optimize cash flow performance
- Prepare and review BU financial statements in close coordination with the Segment CAO and Corporate Accounting
- Identify, evaluate, and document technical and judgmental accounting matters, engaging with Business Operations Finance and the Segment CAO for timely resolution and alignment
- Prepare and review Revenue Recognition Evaluation Templates and Memos, ensuring adherence to SOX controls and coordination with KBR Technical Accounting
- Review and approve monthly and quarterly accrual entries, including significant subcontractor accruals
- Oversee accounting for BU joint ventures and maintain control of petty cash accounts and employee receivables, where applicable
- Ensure compliance with backlog and remaining performance obligation (RPO) policies, documenting significant judgments and escalating as required
- Track and manage BU unallowable cost reserves, incurred cost proposal accruals, legal reserves, and claims, ensuring proper documentation and review with the Segment CAO
- Lead the development, enhancement, and maintenance of internal controls at the BU level in coordination with the Segment SOX team, ensuring compliance with all financial process documentation and control requirements
- Ensure statutory financial statements for legal entities within the BU are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP and applicable local statutory reporting standards
- Partner with Government Compliance and the Segment CAO to ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, and CAS requirements
- Review BU revenue impacts from indirect rate variances, recommending updates to target indirect rates and revenue recognition as needed
- Serve as the BU lease accounting lead, reviewing new lease arrangements and monthly reconciliations between the general ledger and lease accounting systems
- Provide technical accounting and cash flow modeling support for bid and proposal activities
- Collaborate with the Segment CAO and Corporate Accounting to design and maintain standardized accounting processes and tools that promote efficiency and scalability
- Coordinate with Treasury to address foreign currency exposures and with Tax to ensure proper application of domestic and international tax requirements
- Support timely responses to internal, external, and government audit requests
Basic Qualifications
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
- 7+ years of accounting experience in a senior accounting role with a focus on operational accounting including 5+ years of experience in a leadership or management role
- CPA or CFA preferred but not required
Financial Expertise:
- Experience in a government contracting environment with working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and government contract accounting, including familiarity with FAR, DFARS, and CAS requirements
- Demonstrated proficiency in accounting systems and reporting tools such as Costpoint and Cognos, with strong data analysis and reporting capabilities
- Self-starter with a proactive approach, taking initiative to research complex issues, develop solutions, and drive more efficient and accurate results
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with a strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Ability to work independently and lead cross-functional projects within a global matrix organization
- Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage senior and executive management
- Comfortable synthesizing complex financial information into concise, actionable insights for leadership
- Proven ability to build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships across Finance, Operations, and Corporate teams
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
- Ability to travel to other KBR offices within the United States as needed
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Oracle FCCS application
Additional Compensation: KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.
Benefits: KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits, which could include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
